Ambienta, established in 2007, is a private equity firm headquartered in Milan, Italy, with additional offices in London, Paris, and Munich. The company specializes in industrial growth investing, focusing on European businesses driven by environmental trends, particularly in the clean technology and climate technology sectors. Ambienta prioritizes ESG investments, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and responsible investing.
Senior Investment Analyst, Deputy PM on EMC and Partner, Ambienta X
Andrea Florio
Investment Manager, Private Equity
Manuel Galitschke
Senior Operating Director, Private Equity
Daniele Gatti
CFO
Hans Haderer
Partner, Private Equity
Massimiliano Lecchi
Principal, Private Equity
Konstantin Leu
Principal, Private Equity
Francesco Lodrini
Partner
Robert Moore
COO and Partner, Ambienta X
Matthew Norrington
Principal
Nino Tronchetti Provera
Founder and Managing Partner
Fabio Ranghino
Partner and Head of Strategy and Sustainability
Mauro Roversi
Chief Investment Officer
Nishan Srinivasan
Partner and Head of Origination of Ambienta Credit
Andrea Venturini
Investment Manager
Gwenaelle Le Ho Daguzan
Partner, Private Equity
39 past transactions
Mercuri Angelo Frindes
Acquisition in 2025
Mercuri Angelo Frindes is a manufacturer specializing in industrial refrigeration systems. The company serves diverse sectors including food processing, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and ice-skating rinks. Its product portfolio comprises liquid coolers, air treatment units, cold storage cells, and comprehensive turnkey systems. These systems utilize both natural and synthetic refrigerants, and are equipped with features like remote assistance and scheduled maintenance, ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and minimal operational downtime. The company also provides expert consulting services to support its clients.
Officine Maccaferri
Private Equity Round in 2024
Officine Maccaferri is a multinational construction company that specializes in the design, supply, and construction of complex civil engineering systems. The company serves various sectors, including oil, defense, transportation, urban infrastructure, and agribusiness. Maccaferri's expertise encompasses tunneling, drainage of structures, hydraulic works, soil reinforcement, and fencing and wire services. By offering versatile and cost-effective solutions, the company aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining a focus on environmentally sound practices.
Officine Maccaferri
Acquisition in 2024
Officine Maccaferri is a multinational construction company that specializes in the design, supply, and construction of complex civil engineering systems. The company serves various sectors, including oil, defense, transportation, urban infrastructure, and agribusiness. Maccaferri's expertise encompasses tunneling, drainage of structures, hydraulic works, soil reinforcement, and fencing and wire services. By offering versatile and cost-effective solutions, the company aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining a focus on environmentally sound practices.
Frigoveneta
Acquisition in 2024
FRIGOVENETA is a company that specializes in the design and implementation of industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. It focuses on creating centralized refrigeration systems tailored for the large-scale retail trade and cold logistics sectors. The company offers a range of products, including refrigerating units, chillers, and machines specifically designed for various applications in the food industry. FRIGOVENETA is committed to promoting refrigeration solutions that prioritize lower energy consumption and reduced environmental impact.
The Rent Company
Acquisition in 2024
The Rent Company B.V., located in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, specializes in providing rental services for information and communication technology (ICT) products, including computers, tablets, and notebooks. Focused on enhancing digital education, the company enables students and teachers to access essential technology through flexible rental options. Customers can choose to rent or purchase laptops, which come with an accompanying service package that includes insurance and repair services. This approach aims to alleviate the financial burden on students while improving their educational experience and performance.
Spaggiari Group Parma
Acquisition in 2023
Spaggiari Group Parma specializes in the development of software solutions aimed at the digitization and dematerialization of educational activities. The company fosters daily interactions between local authorities, schools, and various organizations, facilitating the management of essential services such as transportation, canteens, and school-work programs. Their web platforms are designed to enhance communication, learning, and participation within educational environments, ensuring that teaching activities are organized in an efficient and sustainable manner. By leveraging modern technology, Spaggiari Group Parma aims to promote a more collaborative approach to education while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Previero
Acquisition in 2023
Previero is a manufacturer specializing in machinery and recycling plants tailored for the mechanical industry. The company provides a comprehensive range of equipment designed for the grinding of plastic, natural rubber, and synthetic rubber. Additionally, Previero focuses on the treatment of various materials, including copper wires, tires, and post-consumer packaging. Their machinery is also aimed at recycling post-consumer plastics and managing waste generated from industrial, agricultural, or municipal sources, thereby facilitating efficient and effective material processing.
LASSIG
Acquisition in 2022
LASSIG GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Babenhausen, Germany, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling a wide array of products for babies, children, and parents. The company offers an extensive selection of baby clothing, including hoodies, kimonos, jumpsuits, and bathrobes, as well as essential baby accessories like blankets, bibs, and toys. For children, LASSIG provides various backpacks, bags, dishes, and luggage, along with home storage solutions. The company also focuses on products for parents, featuring a diverse line of diaper bags and related accessories. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, LASSIG aims to meet the needs of families with practical and stylish solutions.
The Cap Vert Development Group
Acquisition in 2022
The Cap Vert Development Group offers landscape gardening, pruning services, watering, fountain works and maintenance of parks and gardens.
Caprari
Private Equity Round in 2021
Caprari is a manufacturer specializing in the design, production, and distribution of centrifugal pumps and motors tailored for various applications, including residential, industrial, agricultural, and water treatment sectors. The company's product range includes submersible, vertical line, surface, centrifugal, and sewage pumps, all aimed at facilitating the extraction of fresh water. By focusing on the integrated water cycle, Caprari provides essential solutions that support effective water management and distribution across multiple industries.
Collingwood Lighting
Acquisition in 2021
Collingwood Lighting Ltd. is a British company that specializes in the design and manufacture of LED lighting products for both residential and commercial applications. Established in 1961 and based in Northampton, the company offers a diverse range of lighting solutions, including downlights, wall lights, ground lights, spike lights, strip lights, and emergency lighting. Their products are suitable for various environments such as bars, restaurants, bathrooms, hotels, gardens, public spaces, and retail settings. Collingwood Lighting serves its customers through a mobile showroom and a dedicated sales team, catering to the professional refurbishment and new-build markets primarily in the UK and France. The company was originally founded as Collingwood VLM Limited before rebranding to its current name in 2001.
Namirial
Acquisition in 2020
Namirial is a developer of digital transaction management software that facilitates the complete digital transformation of business processes for private sector companies and public administration organizations. The company's platform encompasses a range of services, including identity management, electronic signatures, certified communication, document management, electronic invoicing, and cybersecurity. By integrating these solutions, Namirial enables organizations to efficiently manage and execute both internal and external document-centric transactions in a fully digital environment, enhancing operational efficiency and security.
Nactis Flavours
Acquisition in 2020
Nactis Flavours SAS is a French company specializing in the production of flavors, aromatic raw materials, and functional ingredients. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Bondoufle, France, the company caters to a diverse range of applications, including meat products, sauces, dairy, confectionery, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Nactis Flavours serves both large industrial operators in the food and pharmaceutical sectors and smaller food producers and catering services. Its products are marketed through sales agents and distributed across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Maghreb region. The company has production facilities and research and development centers in France, along with commercial subsidiaries in Bulgaria, Poland, and Tunisia. Nactis Flavours operates as a subsidiary of AromataGroup S.r.l.
Phoenix International
Acquisition in 2019
Phoenix International, established in 1972 in Paderno Franciacorta, Italy, specializes in the aluminum extrusion sector. Founded by a group of young entrepreneurs, the company aimed to create an independent and innovative manufacturing operation with significant growth potential. It later relocated to Verdello, Bergamo, where it expanded its organization until the late 1990s. Between 2000 and 2008, Phoenix International grew through the acquisition of competing firms and workshops, enhancing its capabilities in die production and aluminum profile extrusion. The company manufactures a variety of dies and equipment, including portholes, dummy blocks, re-bushed containers, holders, and shears, serving diverse sectors such as building, industrial, mechanics, pneumatics, and transport. In February 2016, ownership transitioned from the original founders and shareholders to a prominent private equity fund, reflecting a strategic move to align with future international market dynamics.
iMAGE S
Acquisition in 2019
iMAGE S is a distributor specializing in machine vision and imaging products, catering to various sectors including automotive, food, pharmaceutical, aerospace, packaging, and energy. The company provides a comprehensive range of products such as lighting systems, optics, cameras, 3D systems, frame grabbers, and hyper-spectral systems. In addition to its product offerings, iMAGE S also conducts seminars, workshops, and training courses, along with providing technical assistance. This approach enables clients to acquire the necessary equipment and services tailored to their specific applications.
AromataGroup
Acquisition in 2018
AromataGroup is a prominent player in the flavours, plant and herb extracts, and colours sectors for the food and beverage industry, as well as cosmetics and nutraceuticals. The company specializes in producing natural flavours, food colours, and aromatic ingredients that enhance the taste and appeal of various finished products. AromataGroup is recognized for its ability to meet demanding client requirements through creativity, expertise, and flexibility. With a diverse portfolio that includes multiple business units operating in synergy, the company is committed to providing innovative products and unique solutions tailored to different market segments. AromataGroup's extensive experience and responsiveness allow it to adapt like a small to medium-sized enterprise while delivering high-quality offerings that support clients in their transition towards organic, eco-sustainable, and health-focused products.
Nactarome
Private Equity Round in 2018
Nactarome are manufacturer and producer of natural food flavoring components, colours, and ingredients sector.
Pibiplast
Private Equity Round in 2018
Pibiplast has been a prominent manufacturer of primary plastic packaging for the cosmetics and make-up industry since 1954. Based in northern Italy, the company produces a diverse range of packaging products, including bottles, tubes, and custom containers, catering to the specific needs of leading international cosmetics brands. Pibiplast is committed to sustainability, actively substituting non-recyclable plastics with recyclable options and incorporating bioplastics and recycled materials into its production processes. The company ensures high-quality manufacturing through rigorous adherence to industry standards, maintaining compliance with ISO 9001:2008 certifications across all its facilities. With a strong focus on design, production, decoration, and sale of thermoplastic packaging, Pibiplast has established itself as a key partner in the cosmetics sector.
Restiani
Acquisition in 2017
Restiani SpA, established in 1937 and headquartered in Alessandria, Italy, specializes in the distribution of a wide array of oil and petroleum products. In addition to its core distribution business, Restiani also provides energy-efficient heating systems and maintenance services to residential customers, aiming to reduce their reliance on traditional fossil fuels. The company's offerings include energy auditing, design, construction, and maintenance of energy-efficient plants, all geared towards minimizing environmental impact.
Safim
Venture Round in 2017
Safim SPA, established in 1977 and located in Modena, Italy, specializes in the manufacture and sale of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic components primarily for agricultural, off-highway, and material handling vehicles. The company produces a range of products, including hydraulic power brake valves, master cylinders, park brake levers, and various trailer components. Known for its commitment to quality and customer-centric solutions, Safim employs an experienced engineering team that collaborates closely with clients to develop tailored products and modifications that meet specific requirements. This focus on understanding customer needs allows Safim to maintain flexibility in its offerings while ensuring high standards of performance and reliability in its braking systems.
Calucem
Acquisition in 2016
Calucem GmbH is a manufacturer and exporter of calcium aluminate cements based in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Singapore, as well as a production facility in Pula, Croatia. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in various types of calcium aluminate cement, including low purity versions for refractory applications, quick-setting options for road repair and mining, and white cements for building chemistry formulators. Its products serve multiple industries, including construction, wastewater treatment, and corrosion resistance, and are utilized in applications such as flooring, tile adhesives, and mortars. Calucem emphasizes innovation through its research and development efforts to meet diverse customer needs worldwide.
SF Filter AG
Acquisition in 2016
SF Filter AG distributes mobile and industrial filters used for oil, air, fuel, hydraulic, gas, pneumatic, liquid, de-dusting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.
Mikrotron
Acquisition in 2016
Mikrotron specializes in high-speed imaging solutions tailored for demanding applications across various sectors, including industry, engineering, science, and sports. The company is involved in the design, production, distribution, and rental of high-speed cameras, image recording systems, software, and image processing components. Known for its robust and compact high-speed cameras, Mikrotron aims to meet the unique imaging needs of its clients in Germany and beyond.
SF Filter AG
Private Equity Round in 2016
SF Filter AG distributes mobile and industrial filters used for oil, air, fuel, hydraulic, gas, pneumatic, liquid, de-dusting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.
Oskar Nolte
Funding Round in 2015
Oskar Nolte, established in 1959, specializes in manufacturing wood coating and lacquer systems for the furniture industry. Initially providing a broad range of products, the company shifted its focus in the early 1990s to serve large industrial manufacturers of engineered wood boards, such as MDF, HDF, and particle board. This strategic pivot allowed Oskar Nolte to concentrate on water-based coating systems and radiation-curing materials, which offer economic and environmental advantages over traditional solvent-based coatings. The company’s offerings are designed to enhance efficiency in the manufacturing process, enabling clients in the furniture and interior door sectors to minimize waste in handling raw materials and finished products. Today, Oskar Nolte remains a key supplier to manufacturers of boards and panels, continuing its commitment to innovative and sustainable coating solutions.
IPC
Acquisition in 2014
IPC is a manufacturer of machines and equipment for the professional cleaning sector. The company has a full offering including scrubber-dryers, professional vacuum cleaners, high pressure washers and equipment.
Tattile
Acquisition in 2012
Tattile, based in Mairano, Italy, specializes in designing and manufacturing embedded vision systems and advanced electronic solutions for various industries since 1988. The company's Industrial Division provides a range of products including digital cameras, smart cameras, analyzers, software, and accessories for industrial imaging applications, serving fields such as pharmaceuticals, packaging, mechanical, automotive, and electronics production. Tattile's Traffic Division focuses on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), offering solutions for speed enforcement, red-light enforcement, automatic number-plate reading, tolling, access control, traffic analysis, surveillance, and data communication. The Railway Division develops innovative systems for passenger information, security, and entertainment in railway transportation, adhering to high standards of modularity, flexibility, reliability, availability, and ease of integration.
Lakesight Technologies
Private Equity Round in 2012
Lakesight Technologies Holding GmbH is a holding company that specializes in machine vision systems, incorporating various synergistic subsidiaries that enhance sales channels and resource management. The company develops and manufactures a diverse range of machine vision products, including smart cameras, area scan cameras, line scan cameras, and vision controllers tailored for industrial applications. Additionally, Lakesight produces high-speed cameras designed for both industrial and scientific uses, as well as other high-performance applications. Its offerings enable optical sensing capabilities that facilitate real-time image reception and interpretation, supporting automation in industrial processes and applications such as automatic number plate recognition.
FoundOcean
Private Equity Round in 2012
FoundOcean Ltd. is an offshore engineering and grouting contractor that specializes in providing subsea and offshore grouting services. The company serves oil and gas construction as well as renewable energy sectors, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. FoundOcean offers installation services for near-shore and offshore structures, alongside life extension and rehabilitation services, which include span correction, pipeline rehabilitation, and jacket strengthening. Through these services, FoundOcean helps clients maintain the quality and safety of their offshore assets.
Tower Light
Acquisition in 2012
Tower Light is a manufacturer specializing in mobile lighting towers, offering a wide range of products that cater to various sizes and power requirements. The company focuses on designing and producing lighting solutions that include low consumption models and those equipped with LED lamps. Tower Light markets its products internationally, providing innovative lighting solutions suitable for diverse applications.
Amplio Group
Venture Round in 2011
Amplio Group is an entrepreneurial holding company dedicated to acquiring and developing high-growth potential businesses. Operating at the smaller end of the market, Amplio targets initial platform acquisitions that serve as a foundation for growth. The company enhances these businesses by providing essential capital, strong management expertise, and access to a wide-ranging international network. Founded in 2008 and based in Bologna, Italy, Amplio Group has a specific focus on sectors such as alternative fuels, filtration, recycling, and environmental services. Through its strategic approach, Amplio aims to foster innovation and drive sustainable development within its portfolio companies.
Envirogen Group
Funding Round in 2011
Envirogen Group is a international provider of environmental technology and process. At the Envirogen Group of companies, our vision is straightforward – to be industry leading water, air and process solution providers using sophisticated technology backed by expertise and service. It is our overriding goal to offer our clients total solutions that deliver consistently reliable performance at the best lifecycle cost for the systems and services that we provide.
MBA Polymers
Venture Round in 2011
MBA Polymers, Inc. specializes in producing post-consumer recycled plastics from end-of-life durable goods, such as electronics, appliances, and automotive components. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, the company has emerged as a leader in the development of technology for recovering high-value engineering plastics from complex material streams. MBA Polymers offers a range of products, including acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, high impact polystyrene, and various polypropylene blends, catering to industries like electronics, consumer products, and building materials. The company is committed to sustainability, aiming to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions through its recycling processes. MBA Polymers is based in Hackensack, New Jersey, with additional facilities in Kematen/Ybbs, Austria, and Guangzhou, China.
Ravelli Group
Acquisition in 2010
Ravelli is one of the world's leading manufacturers of stoves, fireplaces, boilers and kitchens powered by renewable sources such as pellets and firewood. With over 20 years of experience as a leader in the sector, Ravelli has successfully transformed a family-run business into a model of managerial organization supported by an institutional financial investor. Ravelli exports "Made in Italy" to more than 40 countries with a strong presence in Europe, through a wide network of agents and distributors, and with a branch in the United States and one in France. The Ravelli development program aims at further consolidating its position and expanding its sector market, through major investments in Research and Development. Thanks to the attention in design and cutting-edge technology, Ravelli offers a wide range of products of excellence in terms of energy efficiency and quality. Last but not least, the attention that Ravelli reserves to the after-sales service aims to guarantee the complete satisfaction of its customers.
ICQ Holding
Private Equity Round in 2010
ICQ Holding specializes in the production and development of renewable energy projects, focusing on generating electricity from sources such as wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and biogas. The company is involved in the entire lifecycle of energy plants, including production, development, construction, and operation, both for its own facilities and for third-party projects. Additionally, ICQ develops cogeneration solutions that produce both electricity and thermal energy, utilizing conventional and renewable fuels, including biofuels. The company also engages in energy efficiency initiatives, implementing systems aimed at energy savings and the recovery of thermal waste, thus promoting sustainable energy practices.
Spig S.p.A.
Private Equity Round in 2010
SPIG S.p.A. specializes in the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of cooling systems tailored for various industries, including thermal power plants, petroleum refineries, petrochemical sectors, steelworks, sugar refineries, food industries, and district cooling markets. The company offers a diverse range of products, such as natural draft and mechanical draft cooling towers, fiberglass reinforced polyester structures, and air-cooled condensers, along with auxiliary equipment like pumps, filters, and piping systems. Additionally, SPIG S.p.A. provides on-site assistance, maintenance, and training services to its clients. Established in 1936 and headquartered in Arona, Italy, the company operates through a network of agents across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia, and has production facilities in Brazil and India, as well as warehouses in Italy. SPIG S.p.A. has been a subsidiary of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. since July 2016.
ICQ Holding
Private Equity Round in 2008
ICQ Holding specializes in the production and development of renewable energy projects, focusing on generating electricity from sources such as wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and biogas. The company is involved in the entire lifecycle of energy plants, including production, development, construction, and operation, both for its own facilities and for third-party projects. Additionally, ICQ develops cogeneration solutions that produce both electricity and thermal energy, utilizing conventional and renewable fuels, including biofuels. The company also engages in energy efficiency initiatives, implementing systems aimed at energy savings and the recovery of thermal waste, thus promoting sustainable energy practices.
Italia Pellets
Series A in 2008
ITALIA PELLETS designs and oversees the construction of machinery and complete plants for the recovery and treatment of waste coming from the industrial cycles, both from the typical municipal solid waste. They produce and distribute wood pellets from biomass for fueling bakeries, pizzeries, and other commercial retailers.
Italiana Pellets
Acquisition in 2008
Italiana Pellets is a producer of wood pellets, a type of solid biofuel derived from dried and pressed woody biomass. The company focuses on manufacturing these pellets, which are utilized for generating energy and heat. By creating solid fuels from renewable wood sources, Italiana Pellets contributes to the promotion of sustainable energy practices.
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